Ranching Reboot #182 Wind Turbines and Betrayal: The Untold Story of Rancher Austin Blendon’s Battle with Big Energy!
Ranching Reboot: Navigating Modern Challenges and Sustainable Practices
In this episode of Ranching Reboot, host Brian, known as Red Hills Rancher, sits down with Austin to explore the intricate world of ranching and livestock farming. They discuss weather challenges, the economics of rotational grazing, and the transition from conventional to regenerative practices. Austin shares his personal journey, including the hurdles and strategies of direct marketing grass-fed beef at farmers markets. The conversation also reflects on historical agricultural practices, modern industrial farming impacts, and the importance of sustainable food production. Technological evolution, including the rise of smartphones and the internet, and their societal impacts are also examined. Brian also shares insights from his work in wind turbine construction, touching on ethical considerations and environmental impacts. The episode wraps up with details on where to find Brian's beef at local farmers markets and online. #RanchingReboot #SustainableFarming #GrassFedBeef #RegenerativeAgriculture #TechnologyInFarming #FarmersMarkets #WindTurbines #EnvironmentalImpact
00:00 Introduction and Weather Chat
01:32 Grazing Season Insights
03:22 Austin's Background and Farming Journey
06:48 Challenges and Lessons in Ranching
11:52 Custom Grazing and Client Relationships
23:42 Meat Quality and Grass-Fed Beef
49:35 Show Judging and Cattle Traits
51:19 Historical Cattle Industry Practices
53:00 Cattle Drives and Modern Feeding Practices
56:15 Impact of Automobiles on Cattle Feeding
59:08 Feeding the Community vs. Feeding the World
01:12:31 Challenges in Custom Grazing and Direct Marketing
01:25:54 Wind Turbines on Ranch Land
01:39:38 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
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